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Pickup system
A complete system rather than a bare element, so signal conditioning is handled instead of running a raw transducer into an amp.
Product detailSKU #1274319727957
HeadwayThe Band Viola Pickup System
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The viola version of Headway's pickup system. Mounts to an acoustic viola and feeds an amp or PA. For players who need stage volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Amplifying acoustic viola in a loud band setting
- Live folk, fiddle or crossover gigs needing feedback resistance
- Stage reinforcement where an open mic would ring
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet chamber or orchestral work using room mics
- Violin players — this is the viola-sized version
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Viola-specific
Matched to viola body and string dimensions. The violin version is a separate part and does not swap over.
Detail 03
Costs more than the violin version
The viola model runs about $57 above the violin one, so budget for the size you actually play.
Detail 04
Headway
The maker builds for acoustic instrument amplification, so this targets stage use over studio-only capture.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the mounting hardware suits your viola before ordering
- 02Cable, amp or PA channel are separate — nothing here plugs in alone
- 03A luthier fitting is worth it on an expensive instrument
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between this and the violin version?
Sizing. Headway makes the violin and viola systems as separate products matched to each instrument's dimensions. Buy the one for the instrument you play.
02Can I use this with a wireless pack?
A pickup system outputs an instrument-level signal that a bodypack transmitter accepts. Check the connector on your transmitter matches the output on the system.
03Will it feed back onstage?
A pickup resists feedback far better than an open microphone, which is the main reason to fit one for loud stages.
04Do I need a preamp?
This is sold as a system rather than a bare pickup, so it covers signal conditioning. Confirm whether it needs a power source before your first gig.
